Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 11, 2026

Purpose: This decision seeks permission to award the contract for the construction of a new Special Educational Needs School at Balgores Field

Content: Report Title: Award of the Main Contract for the Construction of Balgores Special School   Presented by: Councillor Oscar Ford (Cabinet Member, Children’s Services)   Cabinet:   1)         Approved the award of a JCT Design and Build Contract (with LBH Amendments) to Galliford Try Ltd for the construction of the new special educational needs school on Balgores Field, Balgores Lane, Romford, for the value of £ 38,552,461, subject to grant of Planning Approvals as set out within this report; and   2)         Agreed to enter into all associated documentation.